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Grace Stanley was the Deputy Editor of Passionfruit, a site for creators, covering the latest creator news, labor issues, tools, and community resources. Grace’s work has been seen by millions on the Daily Dot. Starting as a reporter covering trending internet culture stories, they have become a go-to resource on all things related to the creator economy.

Grace Stanley

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TikTok gives 10 Latinx creators $50,000 grants for their ‘dream projects’ (updated)

Tricia Crimmins is a Senior Reporter on the politics and tech team covering discrimination, identity, and the 2024 election. She can be found on Twitter at @TriciaCrimmins.

Tricia Crimmins

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‘No wonder some Amazon skincare products are sketchy’: Woman shares how she profits from selling Marshalls merchandise on Amazon

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‘I want them to ignore me’: Man shares his hack to find the best Chinese food in America

Jackie Ibarra is a former intern for the Daily Dot. The San Antonio native was previously a podcast host for the Drag. She has previously reported for Latinitas magazine and the Daily Texan.

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Melina Khan is a New England-based journalist and former editorial intern at the Daily Dot. Her work has previously appeared in The Day, The Quinnipiac Chronicle, and more than 30 NBC station affiliates nationwide.

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Catherine Shuttleworth is a freelance culture writer. Her work has been published in Mashable, The Independent, Metro and more.

Catherine Shuttleworth

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‘This is why we can’t have nice things’: Bartender says viral video of her pouring drinks ‘heavy-handed’ got her fired

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‘You are always dispensable’: Woman says that after she left her job, she was replaced in 3 hours

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SoundCloud executives Lauren Wirtzer Seawood and Tracy Chan reposition the platform in the creator economy by monetizing fan power

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